Flat Conversion approval rate in Newham

Newham approved 80.7% of flat conversion applications, based on 771 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

80.7%

flat conversion approval rate

771

Flat Conversion decisions

622

Approved

149

Refused

84.8%

Newham overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Newham average (84.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Newham

Flat Conversion (771 decided)

80.7%

Newham all applications (21,897 decided)

84.8%

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Other project types in Newham

Rear Extension (4,546 decided)

78.6%

Dormer (3,164 decided)

78.7%

Loft Conversion (2,076 decided)

78.5%

Extension (General) (1,662 decided)

78.7%

Change of Use (Residential) (1,378 decided)

65.6%

Garage / Parking (1,268 decided)

87.1%

Side Extension (1,108 decided)

79.9%

New Build (566 decided)

85.7%

Outbuilding (428 decided)

77.1%

Basement (402 decided)

73.1%

Wraparound Extension (360 decided)

88.6%

HMO (297 decided)

39.1%

Conservatory (198 decided)

87.4%

Hip-to-Gable Conversion (125 decided)

80.0%

Front Extension (88 decided)

61.4%

Annex (42 decided)

71.4%

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